Using 2½-inch fabric strips for a quilt is always so much fun and depending on the fabrics you use, it will always look different. You could make this quilt many times and they would all look ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #7
My Quilt Project Have you been working on anything new this week? I have continued to make blocks for my Jewel Box quilt that I shared with you last week but it has been hot and humid here so ...
Summer Table Topper Tutorial
A table topper can be a fast and easy quilt project and a great way to try out a new quilt block. This one is made with soft pastel colors that are perfect for summer. Last week I made ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #6
My Quilt Project Have you been working on anything new this week? I have been making quilt blocks for a quilt planned for our bedroom using all of the batiks that I bought from Bluprint before it ...
Summer Placemats Tutorial
I have a quick and easy quilt tutorial to share with you today for some cute and happy placemats! I think you will really enjoy this tutorial! I don't know about you, but we always use place ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #5
My Quilt project Gosh, another week flew by! I did get this quilt project pieced and I'm not sure if I'll add borders or not. I'm not sure what the name of the quilt block is, the first time I ...
Batik Split Rail Fence Quilt
Have you ever made a Split Rail Fence quilt? It is one of the easiest quilt designs to make and looks different every time depending on the fabrics you use. I finished up my batik Split Rail Fence ...
Sharing quilt projects #4
It is time to share a few of the beautiful quilt projects made with my tutorials and patterns that you have shared with me. I always enjoy seeing them and feel free to email me a photo anytime. My ...
Maple Star quilt block tutorial
When I was an ambassador for Island Batik, I shared many different quilt projects that I did for my monthly challenges. For many of them, I never took the time to write a tutorial or pattern. I am ...
Sharing quilt projects #3
I am really trying to figure out just what I worked on this week! The older I get, the faster time goes by. I've been doing some yard work and house cleaning which isn't as much fun as quilting but ...
River Scraps Quilt Block
This quilt block tutorial is for the 9-inch and 12-inch size of the River Scraps quilt block. When I shared the River Scraps baby quilt tutorial, it was made with 15-inch blocks and I received ...
Sharing Quilt Projects #2
I cannot believe how fast the week has gone! I have really enjoyed seeing all of the beautiful quilt projects everyone has been shared with me. I can't share them all at once so I'll try and share ...
River Scraps Baby Quilt
There is nothing like a scrappy quilt, especially when you can look at the squares and see clothes and other projects you have made in the past. Most of the fabrics are old and may be out of style but ...
Sharing quilt projects
I usually only post finished tutorials or patterns anymore but I have found that I really miss sharing some of the quilt projects I am working on that....may never get finished. By the way, ...
Morning Glory Baby Quilt
I finished up the Morning Glory baby quilt that is made with bright colorful batiks! Don't you think this will make a wonderful quilt for a little boy? I used a batik 10-inch layer cake for the ...
DIY Outdoor Gazebo
Our new gazebo is up and ready to use! Builder Bob did a fantastic job of making sure it is stable and secure. I don't think we have to worry about the wind blowing it away! I am so happy to ...
Quilted Morning Glory Pillow tutorial
Do you like to make pillows? I resized the Morning Glory quilt block to make it bigger than the quilt block I showed you the other day. Here is the quilted Morning Glory pillow all finished. I ...
Stacks quilted table runner from batik scraps
I finished up another Stacks table runner and this time I used some batik scraps I had in my stash. These weren't teeny tiny scraps but pieces big enough to get several blocks out of. Take a look ...
Morning Glory Quilt Block tutorial
Looking for a fun quilt project? How about making some easy Morning Glory quilt blocks with this easy tutorial. Get out your scraps for this block! I like using batiks and often times mix them with ...
Face Mask tutorial with ties
Many of you have asked me for a simple DIY face mask tutorial since the CDC recommended wearing them. I held off on doing a tutorial earlier on face masks but I have now made several different ...
Midnight Glow Lap Quilt tutorial
Once again I am showing you a quilt made with the Midnight Glow quilt block. Sometimes it is fun to oversize a quilt block which means you can really make a quilt fast! I just happened to have ...
Batik Table Runner Tutorial Midnight Glow
Are you looking for another table runner tutorial? Quick and easy quilt projects are the perfect thing to make right now while you are staying home and social distancing. I think you will like my ...
Stacks Fat Quarter Table Runner
Table runners are always fun to make and a perfect quilt project for a new quilter. This is my Stacks fat quarter table runner in batiks. When I did a post about my Stacks quilt pattern I mentioned ...
Stacks quilt pattern
Looking for a fun quilt pattern that will look different every time you make it? The Stacks quilt pattern is made with one easy block and fat quarters. Browns are perfect for a quilt for that ...
HST Pinwheel Table Runner tutorial
I created this half square triangle pinwheel table runner using the leftovers from my Tassel quilt but this could easily be made with fabrics you have in your stash. One of the easiest quilt blocks ...
Crazy Quilt heart mug rug tutorial
Have you ever thought about making a crazy quilt? A little mug rug is the perfect quilt project when you want to try a new technique, How about a crazy quilt heart mug rug that you can give to a ...
Tassel Quilt Pattern
I think you are going to love this quilt pattern! It may look difficult but the Tassel quilt is actually made with one simple quilt block. Everyone knows I like fast and easy quilt ...
Jelly Belly Bars Quilt QAL
Looking for a fast and easy quilt pattern that won't take any time at all to make? You'll love the Jelly Belly Bars quilt! I am taking part in the Jelly Belly Bars QAL with the Fat Quarter Shop. ...
Easy Quilted String Mug Rug Tutorial
One of my favorite things to do is make a mug rug. It is relaxing and something that can be completed in no time at all. This little quilted mug rug was made using batik scraps from a table runner ...
Quilter’s Calendar for 2020
Would you like a downloadable 2020 calendar created for especially for quilters? This is a downloadable pdf with each month on a separate page that can be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper. Below ...
2020 Goals
Happy New Year everyone! It is hard to believe that it is 2020! I have been quilting most of my life and it was in 2010 that I started sharing quilt projects on my blog on Blogspot. Before then I ...
Rainbow Rail Fence Quilt Block Tutorial
Today I have another quilt block tutorial to share with you. Rail Fence quilt blocks are always fun to make and this easy block uses four rail fence sections for a completely different ...
Christmas Quilt Projects and Tutorials
This post contains more than 15 Christmas quilt project tutorials that I have made over the years all listed in one place so you can easily find them. Enjoy! Please bookmark this as I will continue to ...
How to make the Brick Road Pillow or Table Topper
I finished up the tutorial for the Brick Road pillow! If you would like to know how to make the Brick Road Quilt Pillow just keep reading. Since I already have hundreds lots of pillows, I decided to ...
Working on the Brick Road Quilt Pillow Tutorial
In my last newsletter, I shared a photo of Mr. Mickey on the couch with "his" pillow and another pillow that was a forgotten quilt tutorial. When I go through my old posts.....I find all kinds of ...
Quilted Christmas Mug Rug tutorial
Looking for a fast and easy gift for Christmas? A quilted Christmas mug rug would be perfect and this tutorial to make one takes no time at all. Fast and Easy Christmas Mug Rug Tutorial ...
Wonky Christmas Tree Pillow Tutorial
The Wonky Christmas Tree Pillow Tutorial is another great project for the Christmas and is fast to make. This tutorial makes a 15 inch pillow that is perfect for the holidays and also matches ...
Free-motion Feather Template for Log Cabin Runners
This mini log cabin table runner is the same size as the ones I showed yesterday that were made with Christmas fabrics. Once again you can see the free-motion feather design and I have the feather ...
Log Cabin Mini Table Runner Tutorial
Fast and easy quilt projects like this Log Cabin mini table runner take no time at all to make. This tutorial will show you how to make a log cabin block two different ways. Each mini table ...
Free Printable December Quilting Calendars
Looking for a printable calendar for December? I just finished two cute ones that are perfect for quilters and anyone who loves to sew or work with fabric. These are vertical calendars which are ...
Sparkles Pillow Tutorial
Today I pulled out the two pillow tops that I made with leftover pieces from my Sparkles quilt so I could make a quilted pillow without doing any free-motion quilting. Lately I have been getting ...
Jacob’s Ladder Box Baby Quilt
The batik Jacob's Ladder blocks are finally finished and make an adorable baby quilt. I am using the Jacob's Ladder variation quilt block that I showed you not too long ago. Jacob's Ladder Box ...
Quilted Log Cabin Placemats for Christmas
Log cabin quilt blocks are fun to make and they can look so different depending on the width and length of the logs. This design is actually called Courthouse Steps and it is a perfect design for ...
Jacob’s Ladder Quilt Block Variation
Today's quilt block is a variation of the Jacob's Ladder block. I am working on a baby quilt and thought this would be a fun quilt block to use. I have no idea if there is a name for this block, if ...
Lighting in my quilt room
Sometimes it can be so difficult to get good lighting in your sewing room. I was recently talking about how frustrated I was with the lighting in my room and how I didn't even want to go up there and ...
Ohio Star Table Runner in Fiery Orange – Tutorial
Looking for a last minute quilt project for Halloween? This little Ohio Star table runner in fiery orange batiks takes no time at all to make! It is always fun to dig into my stash of Island ...
New Quilt Pattern Sparkles
I have finally finished the Sparkles quilt pattern and I think you are going to love it! I gave you a sneak peek at it back in July and had great plans to get the pattern written right away. ...
Pine Tree Table Runner Tutorial
This has to be the easiest and fastest appliqued table runner I have made in a long time! I think you'll like the Pine Tree table runner tutorial! It actually took me longer to trace out the pine ...
Square in a Square Quilt Block for Autumn
I couldn't resist making another quilt project using the Square in a Square quilt block. When I shared the tutorial for the Square in a Square table topper the other day, someone caught an error ...
Square in a Square Table Topper Easy Tutorial
How would you like to create a beautiful Square in a Square Table Topper with this easy tutorial. You could make this bigger or smaller depending on where you are going to display it. Square in a ...
Eight point applique star pillow tutorial
Do you enjoy making quilted pillows as much as I do? Applique is the perfect accent on a small pillow and the eight-pointed stars really pop on this pillow. Eight point applique star pillow ...
Check out my upstairs quilt rooms
Want to take a peek at my quilt rooms in our new house? I have two rooms upstairs that I am using. It has been a bit since I showed any photos of the house. There is still a lot to be finished but ...
Log Cabin Placemat Tutorial
How would you like to make some easy quilted log cabin placemats? These would be perfect to use any time of the year but the colors in these are perfect for autumn. I have an easy tutorial to share ...
Sparkles Quilt in Sunny Side Up Batiks
If you love a collection of fabrics created with blues and yellows, you'll love the Sunny Side Up batik collection that I used to make my Sparkles quilt with. Sparkles Quilt in Sunny Side Up ...
Amber Logs Quilt Pattern
Have you ever wanted to make a log cabin quilt? Amber Logs is a 48" x 48" quilt that I made using log cabin blocks and I have a pattern for it. It looks beautiful draped over a couch or if you have ...
Beat the Heat Blog Hop
The Island Batik blog hop called Beat the Heat started on the 5th of August and I am finally have the list of ambassadors that will be showing you the batik collections that each is using for ...
Artsy Fartsy Hidden Wells Quilt
I always have so much fun being an Island Batik ambassador and creating a new quilt project every month! This new house remodel really has me behind in my quilting but I managed to finish a small ...
Hidden Wells Quilt Block made with 4 strips
One of my favorite quilt blocks is the Hidden Wells block when made with 4 strips of fabric that are each cut 2½ by the width of the fabric. Batiks are a lot of fun to use for this design. Hidden ...
Check out my new Island Batik Goodies!
Twice a year I get so excited when a huge box shows up from Island Batik! You are going to be so surprised at all of the goodies! Come take a look. I'm finally getting settled in my new "temporary" ...
Checkout my new quilt studio!
I bet most of you are wondering if I'm ever going to post a quilt tutorial or pattern again! It will happen but right now this remodel/move is slowing me down! Want to see what is happening? Our ...
The remodel is coming along!
It is always fun to start off with a picture of one of our dogs. Mr. Mickey decided to be the model today. Like the quilt? Keep reading to find out how to get the free pattern. If you are new ...
